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The author's basket of Trader Joe's groceries, complete with organic jasmine rice, milk chocolate-covered peanut butter pretzels, jalepeño and cream cheese crispy wontons, and more.
I like to shop at Trader Joe's for high-protein items that help me hit my goals.
  • I travel constantly for tennis, so my grocery routine is all about efficiency and fuel.
  • From pantry staples to snacks, I rely on Trader Joe's products to help me hit my protein goals.
  • I always pick up items like the plain Greek yogurt, jasmine rice, and Argentinian red shrimp.

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Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are


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Byron Deeter, Bessemer Venture Partners
  • Byron Deeter said he thinks small companies will thrive amid job cuts and high valuations in tech.
  • The AI investor said he thinks 10-person firms will be able to cross billion-dollar valuations.
  • Meta and Microsoft are among the Big Tech giants that have cut their workforce this year.

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Google has officially announced Gemini 2.5 Flash.
  • Google has taken credit for a viral new image editing model that's been generating a buzz online.
  • "Nano Banana" is Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash. And it's very good.
  • AI continues to take bites out of the existing software market.

It's a bad day to be Adobe.

Google has said it's behind a viral image editor


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To find the best way to make coffee, I made a cup in an Aeropress, coffee pot, French press, and Keurig.
  • I tested a few different appliances to find the best way to make coffee.
  • I brewed a cup with an Aeropress, coffee pot, French press, and Keurig and compared the results.
  • The Keurig may have been the fastest, but it paled in comparison to the French press.

Being able to make a fant


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There are some common codes and terms you might hear in a Starbucks and not understand.
  • As a former Starbucks barista, I'm explaining popular ordering terms, cup codes, and drink options.
  • Ristretto espresso shots are strong, but long shots are weaker because of how they're brewed.
  • You can order an espresso-based drink "half-caf" if you want to reduce the amount of

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Dominoes arranged against a yellow background.

The New York Times has launched Pips, the latest entry in its daily habit-forming catalogue of games that includes Wordle, Connections, and Strands.

Released in August 2025, Pips is dominoes with a twist. You don't have to be good at dominoes to be good at Pips, which is designed to be a single-player experience.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a solid foundation for Pips


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Twice-baked potatoes can be good as a side dish or appetizer.
  • As an experienced chef and cooking instructor, I love this take on twice-baked potatoes. 
  • They're great as a side dish or appetizer, and my recipe includes mascarpone and chives.
  • The potatoes can be served straight out of the oven or made ahead of time. 

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Want to send a cool song or podcast to a friend? If you both use Spotify, you'll soon be able to message them directly through the app.

On Tuesday, Spotify launched in-app Messages on mobile devices, which will be rolling out to Free and Premium users aged 16 and older. The feature will only be available on mobile devices, and in "select markets" — Spotify did not elaborate on what they are.

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On the left, Potatoes being mashed by masher in white bowl. On the right, Plate of cooked twice baked potatoes
Twice-baked potatoes can be good as a side dish or appetizer.
  • As an experienced chef and cooking instructor, I love this take on twice-baked potatoes. 
  • They're great as a side dish or appetizer, and my recipe includes mascarpone and chives.
  • The potatoes can be served straight out of the oven or made ahead of time. 

I've been a professional chef for over 15 years, yet I still remember


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